Antioxidant supplements to prevent mortality.
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CLINICAL QUESTION Are antioxidant supplements associated with higher or lower all-cause mortality? BOTTOM LINE Antioxidant supplements are not associated with lower all-cause mortality. Beta carotene, vitamin E, and higher doses of vitamin A may be associated with higher all-cause mortality.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- JAMA
دوره 310 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013